The body's inability to absorb certain nutrients, such as sugars or fats can lead to bloating and diarrhea. Several malabsorption conditions can interfere with digestion, absorption, and excretion. For example, bile acid malabsorption, BAM, causes too much bile to enter the colon, leading to fecal incontinence and watery diarrhea. Because the salt and water from the bile acid aren't fully reabsorbed, the stool cannot form properly. BAM-related diarrhea may be chronic or occasional.

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